planning

The new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) published by the government makes compliance with UK climate obligations easier.

Plans for a battery energy storage system (BESS) in Yorkshire have been squashed owing to significant concerns from the local council.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has committed to streamlining the approval process for 150 major infrastructure projects.

A planning application for a 10MW solar power plant co-located with a 12.5MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) has been submitted to Shropshire Council.

South Ayrshire Council has approved the installation of ground mount solar PV at the National Air Traffic Services (NATS) site in Prestwick, Scotland.

Developers must address locals’ key concerns if the battery energy storage industry is to progress, Harmony Energy CEO Peter Kavanagh has said.

Solar and energy storage developer Innova has gained planning permission for a new solar project in Gloucestershire.

Developer Intelligent Land Investments (ILI) Group has received planning consent for a 200MW battery energy storage system (BESS).

Fosse Green Energy Limited is holding statutory consultation for a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) generating station with battery storage that will generate and export/import electricity in excess of 50MW.